(NOTE: THIS THREAD IS FOR PRE-RELEASE 2K7 TALK. START A NEW THREAD ONCE THE GAME ACTUALLY COMES OUT AND YOU PLAY IT)

We've had a few threads that evolved into 2k7 discussion, but let's have one thread just to talk about the game. I'll start things off by posting what the player ratings will be. This is the two highest rated guys from each team, so if somebody you want to know about is missing, he must have been the third highest from his team. (Courtesy of Operation Sports)

Keep in mind that these ratings are the result of a bunch of skills such as "ball handling" and "shooting." The main reason that Melo is a better player than Redd is because he's taller and stronger. Redd obviously is going to rate higher in the shooting categories, and will be at least even in ball handling and passing. I think it makes more sense to just look at it by position, and compare to other guys of similar height.